AFTERCARE GUIDE FOR TAPE HAIR EXTENSIONS

THE FIRST 48 HOURS

Leave your hair extensions to settle for a minimum of 48 hours after installation before washing them. Try to avoid tying your hair up in this first 48 hours post extension application.

 MAINTENANCE 

Please attend your regular maintenance appointment every 6-7 weeks. If left any longer than you are at risk of damaging your natural hair.

It is best to use a de-tangling brush and avoid brushing when wet as this is when the hair follicles are most vulnerable. 

Brush your hair prior to going to bed and tie hair low and loose or in a plait. Sleeping on a satin pillowcase will reduce friction and any tangles to your hair extensions.

 WASHING YOUR HAIR

Before every wash, separate each tape and make certain that the hair is free of tangles.

Do not wash your hair extensions over a bath or sink.

Ensure your hair is thoroughly washed using a shampoo and conditioner, free from silicone or sulphate.

Conditioner should only be applied from the mid-lengths to the ends of the hair.

Do not apply hot oils, wax treatments, henna or any styling products containing oil or wax directly to the tape.

After washing, pat your hair dry with a towel. Do not use a rubbing action.

 DRYING YOUR HAIR

Fully dry your roots using a medium setting on your hairdryer. Section and blow-dry without excessive pulling.

You can straighten, curl, and tong the extension hair, but avoid excessive strain and pulling.

We highly recommend using a heat-protectant and a medium heat setting on hair straightener if available.

Styling products such as hair sprays, mousse and serums may be used, but you should avoid applying them near the tape.

 BRUSHING YOUR HAIR

Only use a soft bristle brush, brushing from the bottom to the top of your head.

Ensure you support the roots whilst brushing.

 EXERCISING & SWIMMING 

Yes, keep moving, however prior to exercising and/or swimming we highly suggest applying ELEVEN Australias Miracle Treatment to your extensions & washing your hair immediately after these activities. Sweat & dirt can cause tangling and/or even loosening of your tapes.

Remember chlorine is bleach, you need to ensure if you are going swimming to keep your extensions well out of the chlorinated water.

 STYLING 

It is important to use a heat protectant on your extensions as well as your natural hair before doing any heat styling. 

Blow-dry the roots of your hair with your tape extensions as you do not want to leave the attachments wet. Once the roots are dry you can leave the rest to dry naturally if you wish.

Keep your straightener plates away from the top bond of the hair extensions. Any kind of high temperature directly applied can cause the bond to become loose and slip or even fall out.